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Salome Tirado and Liam Harris, year eight students at Tanbridge House School in Horsham, experienced a taste of their dream employment on Tuesday 25th November when they joined Executive Chef, Lewis Hamblet, at Sussex’s exclusive South Lodge Hotel. The day was part of the school’s Ambassadors Programme, which is designed to give young students a real ‘try before you buy’ experience with a one day placement at their dream employment, following research that indicated 80% of people in the UK regret their career choices.

Both Salome and Liam enjoyed a fantastic day learning about the world of culinary employment with a schedule full of kitchen workshops and delicious tasting sessions. The pair were also able to ask chef Lewis about his experience as successful chef and manager of the renowned 5 star South Lodge Hotel, which boasts chefs such as Masterchef winner, Steven Edwards. The day was thoroughly enjoyed by all involved and satisﬁed the pupils’ hunger to learn more about becoming chefs once they are older and complete their education at Tanbridge House. Student Liam Harris commented: “I had a great day visiting South Lodge Hotel and working alongside Lewis in the kitchen for the day. For as long as I can remember I’ve wanted to be a chef, and so getting to see how a restaurant kitchen works was such a cool opportunity. I can’t wait to carry on gaining experience and hope to become a chef myself once I’m older!” Jules White, Head Teacher at Tanbridge House School, added: “Our students had a superb time learning the rules of running a kitchen alongside Lewis at the South Lodge Hotel. We created the Ambassadors Programme to help students make vital choices about their future careers and it appears to have cemented their passion for becoming successful chefs once completing education. We would like to thank Lewis for all of his help and advice in providing Liam and Salome with such a worthwhile opportunity.”

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Chestnut Tree House to beneﬁt from The X Factor Winner’s Charity Single

This year’s the X Factor winner’s single will be in aid of children’s charity Together for Short Lives. Through its partnership with Together for Short Lives, local charity Chestnut Tree House will benefit from some of the proceeds raised. The two X Factor finalists will perform their prospective winner’s single live during the X Factor’s spectacular final at the SSE Wembley Arena. The song will be available to download immediately after the X Factor winner is crowned on the Sunday, December 14. The CD single will be in stores on Wednesday, December 17. Syco will donate 100 per cent of its profits from the sale of each CD single and download and also from streaming to Together for Short Lives. This is expected to be at least £1 for each CD and 20p for each download. Simon Cowell said: “I have worked with this charity for many years and I’m delighted that the winner’s single sales

will help families who are going through unthinkably difficult times. Together for Short Lives is such an inspiring and important charity which supports children all over the country.” Barbara Gelb, CEO of Together for Short Lives said: “Our partnership with the X Factor continues to be transformational. The money raised will make a real difference to local services, like children’s hospices, that deliver incredible care to children and families, helping them to make the most of their precious time together.” Linda Perry, director of children’s services for Chestnut Tree House, said: “We are delighted to be benefitting from this wonderful and exciting project. Chestnut Tree House provide specialist palliative care services to 300 children and young people aged 0 - 19 with life-shortening and life-threatening illnesses in East and West Sussex and South East Hampshire, both at the hospice and in families’ own homes.”

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Steyning students break out of ‘jail’ A great escape from Steyning Grammar School saw 200 Year 13 students released for a day of fundraising, with the money raised going to the NSPCC in support of their national campaign to ensure ‘Every Childhood Is Worth Fighting For’. In advance of the big day, the Sixth Form College Charity Committee kicked off their fund raising by offering a car valet service to staff earlier in the week. Members of staff were quick to book in their cars for a wash and polish administered whilst student on-lookers enjoyed the spectacle and were able to purchase hot pizza from the Pizza Oven Van. The annual fundraising event started early on Friday with a hearty breakfast kindly donated by our in-house catering department. The £1.50 charge for breakfast went straight into the NSPCC appeal. Students were then locked in the jails, after which they broke out and were cheered on by fellow students in Years 10, 11 and 12. The convicts made off in a collection of brightly decorated vehicles including large tractors and trailers, 4x4s, scaffolding lorries, pick-up trucks, a cement mixer – and even a boat. Tracy Bravo, Community Fundraising Manager for Sussex NSPCC, was overwhelmed by the effort made and generosity of the students. The convicts escaped and went on

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the run to Brighton, Hove, Shoreham, Southwick, Crawley, Lancing, Brighton, Storrington, Henfield, Burgess Hill, Haywards Heath, Swan Walk at Horsham, and finally Horsham town centre, stopping on route to also collect at Tooveys Auction House, Old Barn Nurseries and Sainsburys at Lyons Farm. Students also visited our Lower School site, the local Primary Schools; Steyning Primary, Upper Beeding Primary School, Jolesfield, Partridge Green together with Rydon Intermediate where they received a tremendous reception from the children. All students carried NSPCC collecting boxes and were finally recaptured at the Bandstand in Horsham. Sixth Form College musicians played as the students were rounded up by their jailors. The total raised so far stands at £6,000, to be officially confirmed by the NSPCC. Assistant headteacher, Mrs Randall expressed how proud the staff and parents were of the Year 13 students who had been tremendous ambassadors for their chosen charity and the school in the wider community. The School and students would also like to thank Horsham District Council for allowing them to host the event and for their assistance with arrangements for parking of the vehicles, and C & L coaches who very kindly donated the use of a coach for the event.

Snowman selfies in Swan Walk Christmas is almost here and everyone is getting into the Christmas spirit in Swan Walk shopping centre, Horsham. The decorations are up, and many Christmas shoppers may have noticed the snowman display on the mosaic in the shopping centre. Swan Walk have been running a competition in which a lucky shopper could win a £500 shopping spree in the centre by snapping a selfie with the snowman. The competition closed on December 6, and there have been 83 entries on the Swan Walk Facebook page ranging from the young to the old. The lucky winner was 5-yearold Molly Smith. Swan Walk centre manager, Gil Buchanan said: “We have really had some great fun with this competition and our singing snowman remains a real hit with customers of all ages. Congratulations to our winner, I hope you enjoy spending the prize money in the centre this Christmas.” The photos can be still be viewed online at www.facebook.com/ SwanWalkHorsham and we have printed a selection in this week’s edition of The District Post.

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Horsham hair salon floods A hair salon on New Street Horsham suffered flooring in the basement on Friday, December 5. A fire crew from Horsham were called to the building at 5.49pm and found approximately four foot of water in the basement. The fire crew pumped the water before leaving at 7.25pm.

Car occupants absconded after collision A car collided with a tree in Greenhurst Lane, Storrington at around 3am on Sunday, December 7 but the car occupants had absconded from the scene when a fire crew from Storrington arrived. They received the call at 3.06am. The car was made safe by the fire crew and the incident was left with the police.

Robbery attempted in Horsham town centre Just before 11.50am on Tuesday, December 9, an unsuccessful robbery attempt was made by a man who demanded cash at the HSBC Bank, Horsham. He ran off empty-handed. No weapon was seen, no shots were fired and nobody was hurt. Police, including armed officers, are currently searching the area but there is no current evidence that the public are at risk.

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Sports complex planning application delayed to new year Capping off what was a poor week on the pitch for the senior team, Kevin Borrett has confirmed that Croudace Homes have this week received confirmation from Horsham District Council (HDC) that officials do not expect to be ready to schedule two planning applications before the Development North Committee until early in the new year. The Hornets chairman said: “There have been a number of senior personnel changes at HDC in recent months and that has meant a change in case officer for our applications at North Heath and Hop Oast. “Both Croudace Homes and ourselves are determined to ensure that the planning applications are

robust, meet planning guidelines and, as a result, carry an officer’s recommendation for approval. That means the process of bringing new parties up to speed by responding to their questions is an important one. At present the exact date of the hearing remains open but will be confirmed as soon as it is known” This latest setback is sure to be a disappointment not only to Hornets supporters, who are in desperate need of some good news after seeing their side drop to the bottom of the table following Saturday’s 7-0 reverse at Burgess Hill, but also to the larger Horsham community who stand to benefit from the development of the brand new outof-town sports complex.

Christmas in Horsham features markets, carol singing and more

Photo by John Lines Horsham’s town centre, with its great choice of eateries, shops and wide variety of markets is a bustling hub at the best of times, but add in the magic of Christmas and the town becomes a real celebration of all things festive. Horsham District Council has invited all local carol singing groups to perform around the Christmas tree from 1st December until Christmas and many have already signed up to take the opportunity to add to the festive feel. Christmas shopping in Horsham can be an enjoyable and leisurely experience thanks to its many independent shops offering unique inspiration for presents and the plentiful cafes and tea rooms to relax and reflect on the purchases that need to be made. In the town’s historic Carfax, it’s all about wonderful markets with the “Best of British” Christmas Markets with gift ideas, vintage goods and seasonal foods every

Sunday as well as the whole week before Christmas. On Saturdays the Local produce and Craft market will have even more seasonal atmosphere with special Christmas bandstand concerts and Carol Singing groups every week. A firmly French flavour will be added when France at Home bring their visiting French Market to the Carfax for a Joyeux Noel AngloFrench market experience running from Monday, December 15, to Wednesday, December 17. Being mid-week this gives those working in Horsham a perfect opportunity to use their lunch hours to stock up on some Gallic French treats and presents for their Christmas tables. The town’s celebrations reach a peak on Saturday 20th December when the true meaning of Christmas will be brought home by Horsham Churches Together with their wonderful carols, family entertainments and fireworks event on the Forum starting from midday.

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Like many people in Horsham you may have received a fairly impersonal letter from the CEO of Gatwick Airport, Stuart Wingate. Apparently Gatwick has been featured in the news quite a lot lately and this is something to do with all those expansion consultations which include, new runways, new flightpaths, and really nothing more than progress. The case is made that the tax payer wont pay for these enhancements, so I guess the Government part funded railway expansion is not part of this conversation. Indeed if you are a property owner who may be directly affected by the development then you will see an additional £1000 a year off your council tax bill. I wonder if this promise will be available to those of us in North Horsham; shall we make a guess? There is the promise of apprenticeships. Not the ‘you’re fired’ Lord Sugar variety but the fuzzy job offer opportunities. Which should lead each of us to ask just what sort of salary could successful apprentices earn. Will those apprentices be able to rent, or even buy, property close to their place of work. Further to this cornucopia of promises comes a suggested £10 million to be made available to fund local road improvements. The timing of this feels slightly comical; that the day I get a letter from Gatwicks CEO an MP details a report regarding air pollution which may be leading to a deadly public health crisis. Keep in mind that the already published consultation tour had a number of points which suggested air quality was already a problem. Maybe in place of £10 million for road improvements Gatwick could commit to using electric vehicles and to funding local businesses, and councils, using electric vehicles for their fleets. Fewer carparks around the airport would appreciated, if unlikely. Having read Stuarts letter a few times I came away feeling rather aggrieved at the approach. I felt that I was being told that money and income will fix everything and that all will be well providing allowances are made for larger income to be generated. People are going hungry and I suspect if expansion continues then they will be having a hard time breathing due to the drop in airquality but none of this is as important as money which can solve so many problems if people will just open their wallets and accept the payments from above.

A team from Christ’s Hospital recently won first place in a competition testing their ability to find solutions to pressing international problems. The students beat sixty-five other teams from schools across the country to win the top prize at the Benenden Model United Nations Conference. The Christ’s Hospital team was presented with the Outstanding Delegation Award during the prestigious international relations conference’s closing ceremony. Christ’s Hospital students presented proposals on a range of global concerns, including abortion and reproductive rights; detention without trial; global currency manipulation; and the protection of humanitarian workers during armed conflict. The conference featured a simulation of the United Nations, with Christ’s Hospital students representing the policies of Canada, Egypt, Russia, the United Arab Emirates and Vietnam across nine different specialist committees.

Six members of the Christ’s Hospital team also won individual prizes for their participation in conference discussions. Outstanding Delegate Prizes were won by Dani Heath, Edmond King, Angel Droth-Vicens and Isobel Walker, with Highly Commended Awards presented to Grace Owen Ellis Clark and Kwame Owusu. Dr Alistair Goddard, who helps run Model United Nations at Christ’s Hospital said: “To secure first place amongst a field of so many other strong schools is an extraordinary achievement. I am always impressed with Christ’s Hospital students’ ability to analyse world problems and find innovative solutions, and with the passion that they use to persuade others to support them. However, at this conference they exceeded my already high expectations. I am hugely proud of the whole team”. The conference washosted by Benenden School. The Model United Nations programme is kindly sponsored by the Amicable Society of Blues.

The family of Mike Dixon, who was knocked down and killed in Horsham, have prepared a short statement to pay tribute to him. Mr Dixon was cycling south in Kerves Lane, Horsham, when he was struck by a silver Citroen shortly before 11am on Monday, December 8. The 65-year-old, of Trundle Mead, Horsham, died at the scene. Mr Dixon’s family said: “Mike was a much loved husband, father, brother, grandfather and friend. He lost his life doing something he loved. “We are devastated by our sudden

loss and ask for privacy at this difﬁcult time.” Police have charged a man who has given his name as Luigi Dannile, 26, of Broadwater Lane, Copsale, near Horsham, with causing death by dangerous driving, driving without a licence and driving without insurance. The man was remanded in custody to appear at Crawley Magistrates’ Court on Wednesday, December 10. Police are still appealing for any witnesses to email collision.appeal@sussex.pnn.police.uk quoting Operation Ashling or to call 101.

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Chancellor’s gift to Air Ambulance Local allotments receive The Chancellor, George Osborne announced in his autumn statement that he is awarding a significant grant to the Kent, Surrey & Sussex Air Ambulance. The seven figure sum will go towards the charity’s capital investment programmes based on a new helicopter and future basing needs. Chief Executive, Adrian Bell said: “The Chancellor’s statement today in which he granted the Kent, Surrey & Sussex Air Ambulance Trust £1.5m, is a very clear and ringing endorsement of the critical service this charity provides to its patients, and, as

support to our capital investment programme, eloquent recognition of the need to ensure the long-term resilience and sustainability of this vital emergency service funded as it is through charitable donation rather than NHS finances. “As well as being extremely grateful to the Chancellor for this support, the Charity is also hugely appreciative of his move to exempt all Air Ambulance charity expenditure from VAT. In our case, this will release about £100,000 per year directly to frontline services rather than the Exchequer and equates to over 30 life-

saving missions of the 1800 that the Charity undertakes annually. “We still have to raise over £6m annually to provide this life-saving service but I hope our many supporters will, like me, rejoice in the fact that yet more of their generous and so gratefully received donations will support this vital cause so directly.” The Kent, Surrey & Sussex Air Ambulance which celebrates it’s 25th anniversary next year became the first air ambulance service in the country to operate a 24 hours Helicopter Emergency Medical Service (HEMS) last September. In the first year of its night operations crews have attended over 430 patients as well as about 1,400 patients by day.

expert help for project Horsham Community Allotments have received help for a project to ensure access for the allotments is available to everyone including paths, raised beds, and a number of other upgrades. Horsham company Rudridge, the civil engineering and groundwork material specialists, launched its new Community Project campaign, aiming to give something back to local causes and businesses in the Horsham area. The Horsham Community Allotments were selected to benefit from the company’s expertise, materials and labour and on Friday, December 5, the team invited Rudridge back to their site to see what they had achieved and enjoy champagne and cake. The Horsham Community Allotments grabbed Rudridge’s attention due to their desire to encourage the community to get involved with growing in a fun and sociable way. To make sure the allotment could be accessed by everyone in the community, paths suitable for wheelchairs were required as well as raised beds and various other materials. Rudridge were able to help provide sand and materials to make the site fully accessible for all. John Chesson, Branch Manager for Rudridge Horsham said: “We were really pleased to be able to help the Horsham Community Allotments with their project. Their

hard work and tireless effort to improve their site’s access really has paid off and now it looks fantastic. “Not only have we helped Helen Whittington, Horsham Community Allotment Project Manager, and her team with our donations from the community fund, but we have built an established relationship. We look forward to helping the allotments in the future with other projects.” Helen added: “We cannot thank Rudridge enough for their generosity over the past few months. Their donations have been superb and without them there’s no way we would have achieved everything on our site that we have done so far. “Our Community Allotment was also chosen as one of the Waitrose “Green Token” Community groups in September. Horsham customers clearly thought we were a worthwhile scheme to support, as we received a cheque for £494! Our big thanks to Waitrose staff and customers” Helen and her team are looking for more volunteers to join them and help out during the next growing season. Volunteers are asked to simply come along when they can, join the fun, sociable and local growing scheme, sharing in the success and produce! Novices and experienced gardeners are all welcome. For further information contact Helen on 07941 338169 or visit www.transitionhorsham.org.uk.

A24 award children for art competition Winners of a site safety competition organised by the A24 infrastructure project team visited Tesco at Broadbridge Heath on Saturday, December 6, to see their winning artwork displayed on the hoarding for the A24 Horsham roadworks, and receive their prizes and certificates. Accompanied by their proud parents, the children included winners Oscar Witherow age 5 and Sophie Ibbotson aged 11, and runners up Oskar Dyson age 6 and Thomas Cameron age 12. With prizes kindly donated by Tesco and health and safety consultants, Calford Seaden. The competition was run by the A24 infrastructure project team to raise awareness of site safety in and around construction projects. The team invited the Broadbridge Heath Leisure Centre holiday club to create pictures that depicted safety around a construction site. The children were asked to be as creative as possible and draw pictures of activities that might take place in a construction site, including vehicles and the team at work. For added inspiration Charlotte, the health and safety manager from J Breheny Contractors met the children and gave them a brief talk about how to stay safe in and around construction sites. This included why special clothing is worn by construction workers, what vehicles might be visible during the building work and why it is important to take care around active con-

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struction sites. A spokesperson from J Breheny Contractors said: “Over 40 entries with fantastic pictures were received. The A24 infrastructure project team had a tough job judging the high quality of entries. All the team from the A24 works would like to say a big thank you to all the entrants and congratulations to the winners and runners up.” Lee Laflain, Manager of Tesco at Broadbridge Heath comments: “We are pleased to be involved in this competition that creatively explored the construction industry and allowed children to consider important health and safety issues. We hope the art prizes that we have given the winners encourage them to continue to enjoy their love of art.” For more information on the road closures please see the works website, www.a24horsham.co.uk or email info@a24horsham.co.uk. For regular updates via Twitter please follow the team @a24horsham.

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Cllr. Gordon Marples, Chairman Mid Sussex District Council who was MC at the event

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Last Saturday 100 people turned out on a freezing cold night to support the Chairmans’s Trust Charity Ball at the Drill Hall in Denne Road Horsham. This ball was the event of the year for the Trust and also proved to be one of the most spectacular events in Horsham this year. The last Chairman’s Charity Ball in Horsham was on March 1, 1994, in aid of the Hospice Movement. Guests came from across the district with a full coach load from Henﬁeld and Wineham. The Drill Hall had been transformed into a frosted wintery scene from The Lion, The Witch & The Wardrobe, with trees planted in the snow around the walls and handmade table decorations individually lit and decorated. On arrival the

Chairman with Jacqui O’Connell guests had to enter Narnia through the wardrobe which replaced the entrance doors to the hall. With suitably subtle lighting, entering the hall through the fog became a truly magical experience. I am indebted to Miss Katie Durkan for weeks of preparation and hard work and her expertise in decorating the hall and creating this amazing masterpiece. All the guests were enthralled with this vision on arrival and all commented on the enjoyable and fantastic night that they had. Many enquired as to making this an annual event and ticket availability for the next ball. Perhaps it is now time to make this an annual event as important civic events always serve to provide an opportunity for the community to pull together to help those less fortunate. I was also honoured to have distinguished guests Cllr. Martyn Bell and Mrs Bell, Chairman of Chichester District Council and Cllr. Gordon Marples and Mrs Marples, Chairman of Mid Sussex District Council

who very kindly also acted as Master of Ceremonies for the evening with his fund raising game OGNIB, calling the raﬄe and being auctioneer for the evening raising over £2,000. I was also delighted to have the support of Horsham District Councillors Mr and Mrs Youtan, Mr and Mrs Chidlow and Mr and Mrs Ritchie from the North of the district and Mr and Mrs Dawe and Mr and Mrs Circus from the South of the district. The auction prizes which raised so much money were very kindly provided by Spread Eagle Hotel, Midhurst, Nick Herbert MP, Alsford Timber, Horsham, Covers Builders Merchants, Horsham and Mr Dominick O’Connell for the Formula 1 prizes. The Drill Hall was provided free of charge by Horsham District Council along with secretarial support from Mrs Sue Franks and a special thank you to Mr Rob Boole, the Drill Hall caretaker. Continued on page 10

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There were over 30 fantastic raffle prizes donated by local businesses to whom I am eternally grateful. Box 2 Ladies Wear, Albourne Swains Farm Shop, Henfield Hall & Woodhouse Brewery Waitrose, Horsham Akash Restaurant, Horsham Sheridan Coopers Wines, Brighton Hassocks and Hurst Auto Centre (Hurstpierpoint) Tomoli & Will, Swan Walk, Horsham Fleur Florists, Horsham Hyatts Hair Salon, Henfield Rivervale Cars, Shoreham Bolney Stage Restaurant, Bolney Staff at Horsham District Council

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Continued from page 9 A number of monetary donations have also been received from those unfortunately unable to attend and further donations are still being received. To all these people I express my sincere gratitude. Councillors from;Chichester City Council Bognor Regis Town Council Worthing Borough Council Horsham District Council Henﬁeld parish Council West Sussex County Council Sir Michael Checkland Countess of Lytton Royal Sun Alliance Mr Angus Farquhar Sussex Health Care Tesla Engineering Saxon Weald Homes Mr Don Harrison. Mrs Sheila Van Den Bergh Mr Richard Holiday South East Hearing Centres.

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Say ‘thank you’ this Christmas In this months’ article our business expert and author Janette Whitney gives her top tips for a Christmas sales boost

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As we approach Christmas, small but thoughtful acts of kindness could make a lasting impression when the world returns to normality in January. No matter what service or product you provide, there are a variety of quick and easy ways to encourage your customers to come back and buy from you again in the New Year. Here are some tips that could help increase loyalty and sales: 1. Send a specially designed Christmas card Personalised Christmas cards are an ideal way to say thanks to your customers for their business. It makes customers feel appreciated and not just ‘another sale’, especially if it was a highly involved purchase where you built a personal relationship. 2. Give customers small gifts Thank your customers for spending their time and money on you by sending them free gifts over Christmas. HMRC classes some gifts, such as a bottle of wine, chocolates, or a Christmas pudding as ‘trivial’ and therefore tax free, if the cost of the items does not exceed the threshold. Spending less than £50 on these gifts means there is no unexpected tax bill in the New Year. 3. Run promotional activities for a limited period. Although it is difficult to compete with larger competitors, there are always small incentives that could influence the buying decision. If you own a shop, offer a free gift wrapping service for purchases

over a specified amount. If you run a garage, throw in a free oil and water change or tyre pressure check for customers spending a certain amount. 4. Put an offer on a daily deals voucher code site Around Christmas when people are looking for cheaper, more unique presents, voucher code websites could provide the answer. Be sure you can afford to provide the deal that you are offering, as they will often sell out and many small businesses have come unstuck treating it as cheap marketing that backfires badly. 5. Reward your loyal customers It’s more common to see businesses offer great introductory rates to new customers. Make sure that you don’t forget those customers that have stayed with you through the year leading up to Christmas. A tiered loyalty programme will cater for all of your customers. Offer new customers initial benefits, but increase the value of them as they continue to purchase with you. Standard schemes and cards will offer new customers the same as loyal ones, but a tiered scheme can be viewed as an attainable goal. 6. Order branded gifts customers can use The more personal the gifts, the more likely it is that customers will remember that it was your business that sent it. You can send them branded goods, but choose carefully as while fridge magnets, coasters and pens with your logo on may appeal to some, other may deem your gift worthless clutter. Of course a simple courtesy phone call to your customers to say thank you for your business works wonders too!!

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consultation. They believe that understanding clients’ needs is as important as the cutting and colouring itself. They make sure that you and your stylist find the style that’s right for you, your hair and your lifestyle. Even if you are having only a cut you can be sure all their products are of the highest quality and are made using certified organic ingredients. Organic Colour Systems is a naturally-based and highly effective range of hair colours, which perform better than any ammoniabased product and without all the unpleasant side effects. Oomoo Organic Hair Salon can be found at 7 The Square, High Street, Storrington, West Sussex. RH20 4DJ. For more information call 01903 745616. Since the beginning, they have focused on crafting quality products that are scientifically engineered to work, and express their distinctive style and spirit. Their motto is: “By Creating beauty sustainably, They encourage people to take care of themselves, of the environment in which they live and work, of the things they love”.

James Willis Employment Lawyer, stevensdrake For employment lawyers, it is as much a Christmas tradition as turkey and mince pies. Each December, we all trot out our articles on the perils of holding a Christmas party. Well far be it from me to fly in the face of tradition, so here is this year’s offering! Who should you invite? When drawing up the invites list, you should aim to be as inclusive as possible. No one should feel left out. Remember to make an effort to invite those who are presently away from work, whether because of maternity leave, sickness or for any other reason. If staff are encouraged to invite their partners along, allow for the prospect of unmarried couples and same-sex relationships. Where and when should you hold it? It is worth thinking carefully about the venue for your Christmas party. Is it accessible to all, including those with a disability? Can people get home easily? Choosing a venue that might encourage people to drink and then drive home is clearly inadvisable. So consider whether you have

good public transport links or ready access to taxis. What should you do? Consider how you make the party appealing to all. Organising an event solely based around the consumption of large quantities of alcohol will no doubt please some of your staff, but it could well be a turn-off for others. In particular, be sensitive to the religious and other beliefs of your staff; make sure that there are plenty of non-alcoholic drinks and that the food allows for a vegetarian option. What about the entertainment? Be careful about the speakers or entertainers that you choose to use. There is a very well known Employment Tribunal case that arose out of the booking of the ‘stand-up comedian’ Bernard Manning. You can probably guess what went wrong there! What should you talk about? When a lot of alcohol has been consumed, people become less inhibited and more likely to say (or do) precisely what is on their mind. As a result, the risk of discrimination and harassment claims rears its ugly head. So make sure that people understand that this is a work event and a level of professionalism is still

required. Oh, and if you are the boss, remember that alcohol and conversions about pay rises don’t mix! The morning after the night before Make sure that people know if they are required to be in work the day after the Christmas party. If they phone in sick, carefully consider whether it is genuine sickness or the result of over-indulgence. Then consider whether disciplinary action is required. Do your policies need to be given the ‘once-over’? I wouldn’t suggest that you need a policy speciﬁcally to cover your Christmas party. But it is worth considering whether your existing policies on conduct, harassment and the like are clear about what is expected of people in this context. If not, now is the time to get your house in order. Make sure you have fun Finally, and before I begin to sound too much like the legal equivalent of the ‘Grinch’, the Christmas party is a chance to come together, celebrate a successful year and thank your colleagues for their eﬀorts. It is also an opportunity to have fun. So having taken some sensible precautions, relax, unwind and enjoy yourself. You deserve it!

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Capitol technician’s show raises thousands for Cancer Research UK

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Tuesday 16 December Open Mic with Dave Toye (21.00) The Jolly Tanners, Staplefield (01444 400335) Willie Austen (20.30) The Fountain, Chichester (01243 781352) Wednesday 17 December Open Mic (20.00) The Cherry Tree, Faygate (01293 851305) Taylor Maid (20.00) The John Selden, Worthing (01903 264986) Thursday 18 December The Okee Dokee Band (20.30) The Hen and Chicken, Southwater (01403 730349) Iron Tyger Savannah, Haywards Heath (01444 458181) Open Mic with Stan (20.30) The Malt Shovel, Horsham (01403 252302) Iron Tyger (21.00) Savannah, Haywards Heath (01444 458181) Tanners Live Lounge (20.30 - Original Music Showcase) The Tanners Arms, Horsham (01403 588789)

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soon-to-be-trademark ‘Prince of A packed house at the Capitol enSwing’ style to proceedings, and joyed two hours of entertainment performed as Miss Trunchbull in a from performers in the local theatre scene. Dan Barnes, technisong from Matilda. cal supervisor at the theatre, was Dan Barnes said: “I feel humbled inspired to put together his own that so many of my friends and colshow, Cue For A Song, to raise leagues have come together to make money for Cancer Research UK. this show a reality. I’m delighted Ariel Company Theatre and that the audience’s reactions have HAODS, and dance school been even more enthusiastic Fi Steps, were joined than I’d dared hope. I’d by solo performlike to thank everyers including acone who has been tor Jack Lane involved – on(known for his stage and off – performances in bringing my in pantomime dream into reand as Albert ality.” Steptoe in the The team stage version offstage were of Steptoe and assembled Son). from Dan’s Sarah Esfriends and colLa ser performed leagues past and c nd an Streisand anpresent, including skr m r o oner in perf them Don’t Rain on former Capitol staff My Parade, and Tina who had returned esTurner tribute artist Claude pecially to help at this event. Hopkins performed her versions Touring technicians came along esof songs from Dreamgirls and The pecially to support Dan, as well as the Bodyguard. Fi Steps accompanied regular Capitol staff. Becky Hunt as she sang Let It Go Ticket sales and fundraising from Frozen, and Ariel brought two have led to a total of almost £3,000 young soloists, Thomas Ball and raised for Cancer Research UK. The Will Carey, and an ensemble and a final fundraising total is still being choir. added up and Dan will be presentNathanael Landskroner, fresh ing a cheque to Cancer Research UK from opening for Robbie Williams very soon. In the meantime anyat the LG Arena and on his way to one wishing to add to the total can supporting Michael Bublé at the text “CFAS88” plus their donation NIA Birmingham, brought his amount to 70070. h Nat

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Ariel Othellos students raise the roof at Chequers Mead

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Ariel Company Theatre Ariel Company Theatre’s Othellos students from Horsham, Crawley, East Grinstead, and Burgess Hill recently performed their largest showcase at the Chequers Mead Theatre, East Grinstead. The show starred 82 children and adults, all performers have individual challenges or educational needs but share a common interest of dance, drama and song. The students, whose ages range from seven-years-old to 35, are supported by Ariel Buddies. These Ariel students give their time to work and mentor the Othellos on a weekly basis, twice this commitment has been recognised with Ariel Buddies winning the coveted Lady Diana Award. Through this partnership the children build a great bond and on stage everyone is equal, producing a fantastic range of theatre. Highlights from the evening included Burgess Hill students tackling with depth and humour an abridged version of Romeo and Juliet. Ariel’s adults meanwhile performed a very moving physical theatre piece names ‘Soldiers’. There was a stunning range of independent work from students including some monologues which students had recently mastered for their London Academy of Music & Dramatic Dance (LAMDA) exams. A challenging piece of physical theatre to Queens ‘Under Pressure’

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Othello students in full song

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had the whole theatre rocking, and the climax of the evening was the aptly chosen ﬁnale ‘With a Little Help from my Friends’. Ariel Principal Nicci Hopson said: “Ariel truly believes that drama crosses boundaries and know no divisions. On stage the students, with support from their Buddies, are free to express themselves and demonstrate what they have learnt. This was our largest show and it has been an incredible year for the Othellos, with many taking

their LAMDA exams for the first time and several achieving distinctions. I feel very proud of the students and our inspirational tutors.” Mrs S Dias, parent of Ben, said: “My son has been coming to Ariel for just six months and the difference we witnessed at home and school has been breath- taking. We cannot thank the Buddies enough. Tonight’s show is evidence what a beneficial tool drama is for children with special needs. “

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Farlington School’s Autumn Concert showcases young performers Farlington School The Farlington Autumn Concert, the third major event in this term’s musical calendar, was performed in front of a packed audience in the New Courtyard Hall on Monday, November 24. Jane Thomas, director of music, introduced the concert as one which would include a plethora of varied musical treats, and the evening certainly lived up to expectation. Over 120 girls took part, with the Prep and Senior girls collaborating marvellously in many of the pieces performed. The theme of autumn was carried through the evening, starting with a rousing rendition of what is many people’s favourite of Vivaldi’s ‘Four Seasons’ from the Concert Orchestra. ‘Autumn Leaves’ from Aristoskatz was also performed, and the concert ended with Farlingtonic’s ‘California Dreamin’ which neatly returned to the theme of falling leaves and autumnal weather but sent the audience out with a ‘spring’ in their step. In between, we had a terriﬁc selection of contrasting items from instrumental groups including the newly formed Stringendo, Strood

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Players, Flute Choir, Guitar Ensemble, Clarinet Trio, Telemann Strings and Strood Consort. Choral items included a charming Junior Choir, a rhythmically inventive GLEE and the ever-eﬀervescent 60-strong SKATZ! Razzmajazz, directed by Matt Ellis, performed a fabulous rendition of the chilledout jazz number, ‘Cantaloupe Island’, and the Rock Band performed a mash-up of two pop-songs to great acclaim. The evening showcased the wealth of talent and hard work of all the young performers.

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EVENT O F THE WEEK CHRISTMAS TREE FESTIVAL December 20

Christmas Tree Festival organised by local support group of Action for Children. At Horsham Methodist Church from 10.30am to 4.30pm. Christmas trees decorated by groups and organisations with a connection with the church. Christmas entertainment and seasonal refreshments at 6pm. Admission free, donations welcome. Everyone welcome.

ART EXHIBITION

MARIE CURIE

CHRISTMAS GIFT WRAPPING

November 22 - January 9 Andy Housego’s exhibition ‘The French Connection’ takes place in Art Ache Gallery above Rachael’s Kitchen, Horsham, Carfax. Andy is coming over from France to join the gallery for the exhibition. For more information call Sally on 07500 220081.

December 12th – 14th Marie Curie Cancer Care urgently requires collectors in Horsham. All income helps to provide one-toone nursing care for terminally ill people in their own homes. Last year’s Christmas Collections were highly successful. To sign up log on to www.mariecurie.org.uk/collections or call 0800 716146.

December 12-24 The Horsham Friends of Shooting Star Chase will be gift wrapping in Swan Walk Shopping Centre, Horsham from 10am on Friday 12 to 4pm on Wednesday 24. Gifts wrapped the same day. Gifts are wrapped for a donation to Shooting Star Chase, Children’s Hospice Care.

HORSHAM FOLK CLUB

CHRISTMAS CONCERT

CHRISTMAS WREATH M AKING

CHRISTMAS CAROL CONCERT

CHRISTMAS CONCERT

December 12 Make, Do & Trend and Splendid Occasions host the fabric Christmas wreath making workshop at Holbrook Tythe Barn, 1pm. Materials, tea and cake, and mulled wine included. Workshop suitable for crafting beginners. Tickets £20, to book email Kirsty at info@makedoandtrend.co.uk.

December 13th The Horsham Twinning Association, the German Club, the French Club, and with the support of the Pleasure Singers Choir of Horsham are inviting everybody to their annual international Christmas Carol Singing at 7.30pm at the Unitarian Church, Worthing Road opposite the Horsham Bus Station.

December 13 Crawley Millennium Band will performing a Christmas Concert at Brighton Road Baptist Church, Brighton Road, Horsham from 7.30pm to 10pm. Free entry.

December 14 Horsham Folk Club is preparing for ballistic onions and other mysterious events when John Joseph makes an appearance. At the Normandy Centre, Denne Road, Horsham at 8pm. Tickets £5, members £3, under 21s and students free; available on the door from 7.45pm. For more information, call 01403 276273.

December 14 The Spirit Of Christmas at the Drill Hall, Denne Road, Horsham, at 2.30pm featuring Cantatrice, Sussex Harmonisers, Sound Company, British Legion Band. An eclectic mix of styles and genres of Christmas music. Tickets £8/£4. Available from Ragdolls Framing Shop, Bishopric or call 01403 218091.

THE BOOK THIEF SCREENING December 16 The Mary How Trust Film Society is screening the Book Thief at West Chiltington Village Hall at 3pm and 7.30pm. This event has been sponsored by Comyn & James Estate Agents, Pulborough. Tickets cost £6, available on the door or by calling 01798 877646.

RAFA COFFEE MORNING December 17 Royal Air Force Association 665 Horsham & Storrington Branch hold a coffee morning every Wednesday from 10am-12pm. All are welcome, please feel free to bring a friend. Needles Farm Buildings, Three Acres, Horsham. For enquiries, contact 01403 242277.

X is for Xmas At this time of year we all appreciate the joy and happiness of Christmas with family and friends, the feasting and the gifts. But it can also be quite a strain and many of us feel under a great deal of pressure, running around buying those perfect gifts and ensuring our tables are laden with the most delicious food. The old days of visiting the butcher, baker and candlestick maker may have been eroded by the big retailers in their gigantic sheds but times are changing again as we return to markets and small shops. In the past few years we are seeing more independent shops opening, specialist food markets thriving and an abundance of local produce from the Sussex area alone with demand from customers growing at a similar rate. The taste of local fruit and vegetables far outstrips the cold-stored greengrocery from supermarkets. Cheese lovingly produced at our many dairies is delicious and hugely varied with the South producing bries, cheddars, goat, sheep and some amazing blues. There are increasingly more butchers offering very fine local meats from animals reared on our lush grasslands with a resulting flavour that helps even a little go a long way and we even benefit from a regular supply of fresh fish to the town. With an abundance of artisan bakers and cake makers, there is no reason to rely on bread packed with preservatives. And to top all this, there is the amazing army of specialist producers busily creating everything from beers, wines, ciders, chutneys, jams and choco-

late. All of this makes for great Christmas feasting, perfect gifts and hampers for those ‘impossible to buy for loved ones. X-cellent Xmas Shopping Greengrocers - there’s a real choice now for fresh fruit and vegetables from organic Greener Greens in the Carfax Market, Crates Local offering and the Mixed Market with a traditional greengrocer. Butchers - for real value meat, there’s Bernies in Piries Place Market every Saturday, the Carfax market hosts Garlicwood Farm with top quality meats together South Downs Venison for game and it is definitely worth a short walk from the Town Centre for New Street Butchers. Fishmongers - opened a few years ago following the success of the fish stall on the Carfax, Pitcairn and Sons offer some of the freshest fish you can buy at good prices you’ll be surprised at. Bakers - every Saturday, the Hungry Guest and Slindon Bakery can be found on the Carfax Market along with some amazing cake makers including Just Brownies and Mr Bake. Artisan bread and cakes are also available throughout the week from Crates Local and freshly baked bread from Forfars and Truffles. Cheese - a huge range of local, guest and seasonal cheeses are available from the Carfax Market and Crates Local - look out for Norbury Blue, Dirty Vicar, Mayfield and Sussex Charmer. You can also buy some of the best cheese biscuits, Sweet Sussex, made by Lesley Ward of Horsham Cheese Shop fame! Chocolate - the town has a wide choice of handmade chocolate from

Wimblehurst Chocolates on the Carfax Market, Cocoa Loco in Piries Place, Montezumas in Swan Walk and many other specialists stocked in local food shops such as Lucy Armstrong, Amelia Rope and William Curley. Wine, beer & cider - with more breweries in and around Horsham than ever before and a growing list of great winemakers and cider pro-

ducers in the South Downs, you can pick up plenty of locally produced drink from specialists in town Beer Essentials and Crates Local. Preserves and Puddings - found every Saturday in the Carfax and throughout the week in our local food shops, Sussex Faire has a mouth watering range of jams, chutneys and, at this time of year, Christmas Puddings.

Perfect Gifts - all or some of the above make for amazing presents in a hamper, box or even a local bag for life so there’s no need to ever be stuck for gift inspiration as we all love food and drink! Make your shopping trip even more pleasurable, support local and have a wonderful Christmas. For the A-Z of Real Food visit www.horshammarkets.co.uk.

Warming apple and cinnamon flapjacks Each month we will be featuring a different recipe which you can make at home, or try at the tea rooms Kim Cook The Steyning Tea Rooms

ell Christmas is well and truly upon us, the decorations are up, the Christmas songs are playing, the advent calendar is open and we are feeling very festive indeed. We like to have some different cakes and goodies in December, so as well as our port and cranberry mince pies and brandy soaked

Christmas cake we like to make these apple and cinnamon flapjacks. The cinnamon makes these flapjacks really warming, perfect for the crisp, cold weather. Apple & Cinnamon flapjacks Ingredients: • 400g oats • 2 tablespoons golden syrup • 200g butter • 200g demerara sugar • 2 apples peeled, cored & grated • 1.5 teaspoons ground cinnamon

Method: 1. Preheat oven to 180°C 2. Melt the butter, sugar and golden syrup together on a low heat in a pan, keep stirring until smooth. 3. Add the oats into a large bowl and stir in the apple and cinnamon. 4. Add the melted mixture and combine well. 5. Spread the mixture into a greased and lined tin. We use a 30 x 23cm tin. 6. Bake for approx 20 mins until golden brown. 7. Leave to cool in the tin before cutting into squares.

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The Steyning Tea Rooms

A traditional British tea room in the heart of Steyning, serving lovely home made food all day, including freshly baked scones and cakes, daily specials and a wide selection of breakfast, lunch and tea items. Take aways, outside catering and birthday cakes available.

Open 7 days a week 10 - 6 32 High Street, Steyning, West Sussex BN44 3YE 01903 810103 www.steyningtearooms.co.uk info@steyningtearooms.co.uk

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Horsham Churches Together

St Mark’s Church, North Heath Lane

Christmas Eve - 24 December Crib Services at 4.30pm and 5.30 pm Midnight Holy Communion at 11.15 pm Christmas Day All-age Holy Communion at 10.00 am

Dates and times for Christmas Services

Sunday 21st December All-age carols at 11.00 am Christmas Day Family Friendly Worship Celebration at 11.00 am

Life Community Baptist Church, Forest School, Comptons Lane Sunday 21st December ‘Something to be happy about’ – a special Service for Christmas at 10.30 am

London Road Methodist Church, London Road

Sunday 14th December Family Gift Service at 10.30 am Sunday 21st December Christmas Carols by Candlelight at 6.30 pm Christmas Eve Children’s Carols and Christingle at 4.00 pm Christmas Day Family Service at 10.00 am

St Andrews Methodist Church, Roffey – currently meeting at North Holmes Junior School

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St Mary’s Church, Causeway

Sunday 21st December Holy Communion for 4th Sunday in Advent at 8.00 am Parish Communion for 4th Sunday in Advent at 9.30 am Service of Nine Lessons and Carols at 6.30 pm Tuesday 23rd December Family Nativity Craft Party in Church Centre at 3.30 pm (until 5.30 pm) Candlelight Service and Blessing of the Crib at 5.30 pm Christmas Eve Candlelight Service and Blessing of the Crib at 5.30 pm Midnight Mass at 11.15 pm Christmas Day Traditional Carol Service with Holy Communion at 8.00 am Christmas Celebration Communion at 9.30 am

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Kings Church Horsham, Tanbridge House School Sunday 21st December Christmas Celebration at 6.30 pm followed by mince- pies and glass of wine

Christian Life Centre (Christmas Services are at CLC, East Street, Horsham) Sunday 21st December Carol Service at 6.00 pm Christmas Day Family Christmas Celebration at 10.00 am

United Reformed Church, SpringďŹ eld Road

Sunday 14th December Nativity and Gift Service at 10.30 am Sunday 21st December Lessons and Carols at 10.30 am Christmas Eve Carols and Communion at 11.15 pm Christmas Day Family Service at 10.00 am

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Sunday 21st December Nativity Service at 10.30 am Carols by Candlelight at 6.30 pm Christmas Eve Communion at 11.30 pm Christmas Day Family Christmas Service at 10.00 am

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GARDEN CENTRE

A trip around Pulborough

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ulborough is a fascinating village that takes some time to get your head around its geography. Coming from Storington you skirt the edge of the frequently flooded Arun that provides a rich harvest for wildlife and see the shops and houses hanging on to the valley sides stretched out before you. This if you didn’t know better is all Pulborough is, but if you turn left and go up the valley side, following the direction of Roman road Stane Street, (today’s A29) you come across another hidden Pulborough that seems to be just as long. Lying between these two Pulboroughs at the crest of the hill is the heart of the village, the medieval Church of St Mary’s. Many a driver will pass by the church as it lies just off the road, yet it is well worth a detour to look. As you walk through the fine 14th century lynch gate the church stands in front of you, with its solid square tower built out of local sandstone 600 years ago around 1404 and 1420. However parts of the church date back to the 13th century. Once you step through the door, protected from the winter winds, another world opens up with the white walls and yellow sandstone mouldings. For the church has some wonderful monuments that reveal how important and wealthy medieval Pulborough was as it lay along important trade routs that were laid out in Roman times, if not before. For back in1423 Thomas Harlyng, the priest employed London workshops to carve his monument, but equally he gave over £53 to rebuilding the church, so

why not have a grand monument. Probably too many the most touching monument is of a man slumped in an armchair with his family around him and an angel ﬂying overhead. This almost Dickensian scene was carved years before the death of the man it commemorated, for the sculptor died in 1866, (J Gibson) but Mr Hammond died in 1895. One of the interesting features of the church is its marble font that dates back to the late 12th century, so earlier than the building itself. This may have come from one of two churches mentioned for Pulborough, in the Doomsday book which was written in 1086, or may have come from another church altogether but it is a remarkable survival – where else in your trip to Pulborough could you see a 900 year old ruin. Well if you feel in the mood for a good walk then about a mile to the north west of Pulborough in woodland lies Park Mound , the remains of a Norman motte and bailey castle. For the very richness of the region and the roads that descend on the village are not recent developments but ones nearly 2000 years old and required defending then and in to the Norman period. As you leave the church spend view minuets and wonder over the road and walk along the path past the Chequers pub, for there you will see one of the great views of Sussex. The vista is of the River Arun ﬂood plain, and then think back 250,000 years for our ancestors exploited this region for the very birdlife that makes the RSB Pulborough brooks such a fascinating place.

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The Steyning Tea Rooms

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Storrington is a village whose past is hidden by the shadow of the South Downs and its other, more noted, neighbours; yet it has great charm and depth as you wander along the high street and investigate the side streets that act like arteries, pulling the community towards its heart. Prehistoric man may have lived up on the chalk downs, leaving behind extensive scatters of ﬂints from 6,000 years ago, but it was the Saxons who gave the village its name and identity. Imagine if you will, an easy thing to do as you drive in to Storrington, that you are a Saxon farmer/settler moving into this area. No one lives there; it is a landscape of trees and woodland pasture with a stream running through its midst. It is a place with no name. Then high up, the sight of storks nestling in the upper reaches of the branches looking down on the Germanic settlers. These settlers decided not to call this place after the stream or after the owner of the land; not even after its geographical setting; but after the natural wonder of storks nestling and breading: hence the stork is the symbol of Storrington. This new place, lying a days walk from the religious royal township of Saxon Steyning with its place of pilgrimage, took full advantage of the local geology. The nearby sandstone beds outcropped at the surface providing warm quick drying soils. Later in the twentieth century they provided building sand at Sullington, whose activity competed with the natural wonder of the sand

forming heathland, now in part-owned by the National Trust. As the Saxon era moved on into Norman times Storrington developed, but unlike some of the other Sussex villages it did not have a grant for a market till 1400 when one was held on Wednesday along with a couple of fairs. This may reflect a dynamic and ‘go getting’ attitude, typical of some of the village’s twentieth-century traders, making the most of opportunities as Steyning and Bramber were having difficulties. Undoubtedly they would have sold rabbits, a luxury dish and popular fur, at the market and fairs as the poor quality heathland was exploited to make giant rabbit farms, or warrens, a name that lies scattered across the region. With its southward development hindered by the South Downs, Storrington grew east and westwards as well as expanding northwards, becoming what geographers love, a polyfocal settlement as the village expanded across the landscape, making the most of the opportunities. But the A283, that road mirroring its Roman ancestor, still forms the vein drawing in for these multiple centres and it is along its sides that many shops lie. Unfortunately for Storrington it couldn’t take advantage of the railway; it relied on turnpike roads and local track ways. This undoubtedly led to the idea of a community cut off from hustle and bustle of the twentieth century and that caught the imagination, as it does of the visitor today, as they wander the secluded streets looking at Continued on page 28

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Continued from page 26 the amazing survival of cottages, just meters from the modern highway, of early twentieth-century artists. It was in the year before the Great Crash in 1929 that on the outskirts of Storrington, in an area known as Heath Common, that a remarkable lady named Vera Pragnell bought a tract of land creating ‘The Sanctuary’ and gave it away to intellectuals and artists. While East Sussex has the Bloomsbury group based at Charleston Storrington has The Sanctuary, but its story, like much of Storrington’s history, lies forgotten. Today’s Museum Society are valiantly trying to rescue it. For Storrington has a rich past, the home of great British musicians Arnold Bax and nearby John Ireland, of flower fairy artist Mary Barker, and of the first president of Kenya, Kenyatta, during the war years. Storrington is well worth investigating during these winter months, you will be surprised by what you find.

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A brief history of Piries Place Sitting to the east of the Carfax in Horsham town centre, you’ll find Piries Place. Now a thriving shopping area, the square has a rich history which began with an investment from the headmaster of Collyer’s, Mr William Pirie. William Pirie became the headmaster of Collyer’s in 1822 at only 20 years of age, he remained the headmaster there for 46 years and was often seen around Horsham town centre riding a donkey and

cart, hence the statue of Mr Pirie that sits in the square today. William Pirie became a resident of note after he built almshouses there, which are the equivalent of low cost housing. This area of housing came to be known locally as Piries Place. The site is almost unrecognizable now compared to how it was, however the narrow alleyway running from the Carfax through to Piries Place has been there since the cot-

tages were built. On the site where Waitrose now stands was the old Horsham market. The bustling market was located here for at least 100 years. Today’s markets in town follow this tradition, keeping Horsham on the map as a traditional market town. In the late 1980s plans were drawn up to redevelop the area into a shopping centre, the market closed in 1988. The shopping centre was finished

in 1991 and opened with Waitrose. Only three units were filled in this time and it went into receivership for a few years. Local market guru PJ Aldred, who currently runs the Horsham Markets got involved in 1991 and the then town centre manager Laurie Furneaux asked her to set up a market there. PJ said: “It was a small arts and crafts market on Thursdays and Saturdays. It became very successful and in 1993 I became centre manager of Piries Place and we expanded the market and by 1995 it was full and was thriving.” Piries Place was bought back from receivers in 1995 and in 2000 the

market moved down to the Bishopric. Today the market has moved back in to Piries Place, all the retail units filled this year and business is booming, putting life back into the square. The iconic thistle on the Piries Place signs is a nod to the Scottish heritage of WIlliam Pirie. PJ added: “I think William Pirie would be proud the site is officially named after him and he’d be thrilled the logo contains the thistle. Many thanks to PJ Aldred who was Piries Place center manager in 1993 and currently runs Horsham Markets and Crates Local.

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Period cottage in attractive village

HILLVIEW COTTAGE, WASHINGTON £292,500 An attractive two bedroom end of terrace period Cottage having part Sussex Flint elevations, located within the sought after village of Washington. Features include: entrance hall, sitting room, kitchen/breakfast room, ground floor cloakroom, two double bedrooms, bathroom, garage to rear.

One of three cottages in this row, Hillview Cottage has a panelled front door into the entrance hall with part glazed door through to the lounge with ornamental feature brick built fireplace with oak mantel over, view towards the South Downs, ornamantel beam ceiling and open plan staircase to first floor. The kitchen/breakfast room has a stainless steel single drainer sink unit with drawer and

cupboards under, space for cooker with gas and electric points, ornamental beam ceiling. There is also a ground floor cloakroom on this floor. On the first floor there are two bedrooms with the master bedroom benefiting from a view towards the South Downs and a feature beam ceiling. The family bathroom completes this floor. Outside, the property has a rear

garden with shaped lawned areas and a paved terraced area. There is also a garage in a small block of three to the rear. The property also benefits from having no onward chain and an early viewing is advisable. For more information or to arrange a viewing, call the team at Fowlers, Storrington on 01903 745844.

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Are we better or worse off? That is the question prospective homebuyers are asking George Osborne as he announced his Autumn Statement 2014 changes to the payment of stamp duty land tax on residential property purchases. The changes take effect immediately. However, if you have exchanged contracts but are yet to complete, you have the choice of the new or old regime. Helen Rowe, residential property lawyer at stevensdrake, said: “Many will see this new formula as being fairer - the fundamental

change is that the payment of tax is graduated; rather than one percentage tax on the whole amount of the purchase price (slab) the buyer pays differing percentages on differing chunks of the purchase price (slice).” The minimum threshold has not changed but the percentage tax payable has changed with the band values also changing. There is still no stamp duty payable until the consideration payable exceeds £125,000. The new rates are 0% on the value of a property 0-£125,000, 2% on £125,001 - £250,000, 5%

on £250,001 - £925,000, 10% on £925,001 - £1,500,000 and 12% on the remaining value over £1,500,000. For example therefore on a purchase of a property for £450,000 the SDLT = £12,500.This is 0% on 1st £125,000, 2% on £125,000 and 5% on £200,000. The old regime would have been 4% on £450,000 = £13,500. If you have any questions on the payment of stamp duty land tax under the new system or any residential property matter please give Helen Rowe a call on 01293 596964.

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With two Saturdays left before Christmas, most people will be encased in wrapping paper and receipts but there are still people who need a new pad for Christmas and we don’t mean an iPad. Lines & James have a wonderful selection of homes ready to move into before Christmas with time spare to decorate the tree. All the properties listed below are unfurnished with im-

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centre in this popular Village. EPC Rating B £875 pcm Box Close – Crawley – A one bedroom house with private garden situated with good access to M23/M25 motorway links. EPC Rating D £775 pcm Further details of all our available properties can be seen on linesandjames.com or to arrange a viewing please call 01403 210088.

Having the wrong home insurance can cost landlords thousands Kathy Taylor Horsham Branch Manager kathytaylor@leaders.co.uk

Whether it is to cover a car, pet, home or holiday, choosing an insurance product can be a complicated minefield involving endless small print and countless variations between what different policies do and do not cover. For landlords, the right home insurance cover is vital, but it is all too easy to get it wrong and doing so can result financial devastation, as one ill-fated couple discovered. Richard and Rosalind Meryon, whose story was reported recently in the Telegraph, rented out their £300,000 home to tenants while they were overseas and returned to find their house and all its contents completely trashed. The tenants had stripped the property of the furniture and other fittings and there was extensive wa-

ter damage to the walls, ceilings and floors caused by extremely high heat and humidity levels, indicating the tenants had likely been growing cannabis in the house. The couple mistakenly thought their home insurance policy – which was sold to them as suitable for a tenanted property - would cover them for the £56,000 worth of damage incurred. But when they tried to claim their insurer refused to pay out, pointing to small print in the policy stating that it did not include cover for malicious damage or theft caused by people lawfully in the home. The only cover provided was for one-off incidences such as fire, escape of water, subsidence, storm damage, flood, theft and damage following a break in. Although it may seem reasonable to assume that an insurance policy for a rented property will provide cover for damage caused by tenants, when it comes to insurance one should never assume anything. Every detail should be checked so you have a thorough understanding of exactly what you are and are not - covered for.

Sadly this couple’s experience is not unique. Too many landlords inadequately insure their property, some mistakenly believing that a standard home insurance policy will cover them. This story is a salutary reminder of the importance not only of choosing the right insurance product but also of regular professional property inspections in protecting your investment and mitigating your risks. Fortunately the mineﬁeld of landlord insurance can be safely and easily overcome with specialist help. Leaders, in partnership with Hepburns Insurance Ltd, have put together a specialist landlord policy which is designed to provide landlords with all the cover they need. It draws on more than 30 years of letting experience to ensure that everything a landlord is likely to need cover for is included for complete peace of mind. To discuss your insurance requirements and get a no obligation quote call: 01534 515161 or email: hisl@hepburnsinsurance.com. For more information visit www.leaders.co.uk/pages/landlordinsurance.

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Wanted for small, friendly playgroup in Horsham for children aged 2-5 years. Must be experienced and have NVQ level 3 or equivalent qualifications. Full time position available to start in the new year. For all enquiries please email lou@ kookaburraplaygroup. co.uk or call 01403 269548 or 07887992381

BUILDERS MERCHANT LOOKING FOR PEOPLE TO TRAIN! D.W.Nye Builders Merchant is a privately owned independent business in the south-east. We sell a wide range of building materials to trade and public customers. We are looking for someone with previous experience in the builders merchant industry to train into a LGV Class 2 Driver. We would be willing to pay for the LGV and Grab training if applicants show the right skills as a yardman. The prospect job would be to deliver multi drops of various materials to a 25 mile radius of our depot. The ideal applicant would have a forklift licence, a number of years at a builders merchant and a good knowledge of the local area. Working hours: Mon-Fri 7:30am - 5pm (overtime available) Sat 8:00am - 12 Noon (alternate weeks) Please phone 01306 628114 or email rnye@dwnye.co.uk

FULL OR PART TIME MEDIA SALES EXECUTIVE HORSHAM Competitive base salary + attractive bonus structure + other benefits THE ROLE An exciting opportunity has been presented by Horsham’s largest circulated newspaper, The District Post, for a Media Sales Executive to join their established and dynamic news team. Due to increased business levels, The District Post is enjoying excellent growth as readership levels continue to flourish throughout the Horsham district. To enhance this development, a Media Sales Executive is required to forge new relationships within the area, to consult and deliver on a wide variety of advertising packages to suit the end client. Previous Media Sales experience is preferred however a background within a similar sales role will be considered for anyone who can demonstrate a flair for business development and achieving sales target within a busy and thriving environment. THE PERSON Ideally from a media sales background or previous sales experience Have a full driving licence Send your CV to dpearson@thedistrictpost.co.uk

CARETAKER – PART TIME WDR Limited, a Horsham based training and development company, has a requirement for a reliable person to fulfil the role of part time caretaker covering the late afternoon / early evening period. The position is based at WDR offices in Horsham West Sussex. Core hours are 4pm to 7pm Monday to Friday, but there will be times when you will be required to work longer hours due to maintenance work, emergencies or pressures of business. You should also be available to provide holiday and sickness cover for the caretaker responsible for the morning shifts. This role is mainly responsible for the security of the premises, but you will be expected to undertake various cleaning and maintenance tasks relating to the general upkeep of the premises. If you are interested in this role please send your CV with covering letter to Margreet Potter at the following email address Hr@wdr.co.uk.

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Lee grabs last second victory in a thriller Horsham Hawks 42 – 40 Crawley Crusaders Basketball Dave Smith – Sports Editor Hawks started well enough against newly formed Crawley Crusaders last Saturday (December 6) but despite good baskets from Josh Raby, Ellie Hutchinson, James Maclean and Kieran Lee they went into the second quarter 11-8 down. In a more even second quarter in which Maclean and Lee added to their tally of baskets, Crawley conceded a number of fouls that Hawks could not take advantage of leaving them trailing 21-18 at half time. An attempted press at the beginning of Q3 didn’t work as Hawks lost defensive solidity giving up 9 points without reply and a 12 point gap looking too much to bridge. Coach Nick Probin decided a major rethink was in order making a 5 for 5 change which seemed to have a positive effect. In particular Joe Kershaw brought real aggression and pace

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Hawks U14 snatched a late victory to the floor hustling his player into mistakes enabling Hawks to up the tempo and regain the initiative, making a comeback a possibility. From here on it was one way traffic and Hawks chipped away at the Crusaders lead. Defensively Hawks were utterly dominant with Hutchinson blocking everything Crusaders threw at them with her teammates responding likewise showing great defensive quality and fighting for every rebound and 50/50 ball. With the scores level and 17 seconds remaining Hutchinson was

fouled and 2 free throws presented Hawks with a chance to take the game. Unfortunately both missed but in the scramble for the rebound, the ball found its way to Lee who remained composed to sink the winning basket and seal an outstanding comeback and a final score of 42-40. Hawks U14 scorers: James Maclean 17, Kieran Lee 15, Ellie Hutchinson 4, George Makin 4, Josh Raby 2, Tegan Holden, Millie Lea Clayton, Amber Hutchinson, Maya Le Rossignol, Joe Kershaw, Michail Manthios, Jamie Miller.

Hawks winning streak comes to an end Horsham Hawks 55 – 63 Worthing D&D Basketball Dave Smith – Sports Editor The U12 Horsham Hawks Sussex league winning streak which dates back to March 15 2013 finally came to an end in dramatic fashion after a thriller against a well organised Worthing team, which features four South East England players. An explosive Horsham got off to the perfect start building an incredible 22-5 lead against one of the strongest teams in the County with two minutes still remaining in the

first quarter. A combination of excellent defending, strong rebounding and attacking drives to the basket left Worthing shell shocked and the Hawks in control of the contest. Worthing responded by beginning to narrow the Hawks lead in the second quarter with Horsham going into the half time break leading 34-24. The third period was a more even affair as both teams traded baskets but still saw Horsham sustain a healthy 46-35 advantage with just 10 minutes to go. The fourth quarter saw Worthing show tremendous resilience and determination to keep fighting while Horsham lost composure and began making costly mistakes. An

incredible 18-3 run by Worthing to close the game resulted in a welldeserved victory for the hosts and heartbreak for the Hawks who lost a league game for the first time in twenty months. Head Coach Dave Clayton said, “This was the game that got away after being in complete control for so long. Like every game we will take on board the lessons and come back stronger next time”. Next up for the Hawks is the Henfield Heat. Hawks U12 scorers: Joshua LeaClayton 28, Josh Tavolieir 8, Harry Rose 6, Miguel Venturini 6, Antonio Lozzi 3, Charlotte Willcox 2, Amy Willcox 2, Finley Bennett, Jamie Coulson.

Youngsters get a harsh Page perks lesson from Hosham C up Jolesfield Table Tennis Dave Smith – Sports Editor Week 2 of Horsham Central League Phase 2 saw Horsham C crush young MMJ3 9-0 to go top of the second division. Only Tom Farr caused the C trio of Ollie Giles, Mark Clover and Graeme Selwyn to lose any sets. Storrington’s Keith Anderson was on top form to earn a maximum against Horsham B in the same division but his young teammates could not add to his efforts, although James Anderson did take sets against more than one opponent. In Division 1 Horsham A put the squeeze on MMJ1 with an impres-

sive 9-0 result. Mark Weston was Horsham A’s leading man winning all his matches without conceding a set. MMJ East Grinstead turned up a player short but managed to despatch MMJ 26-3 nonetheless courtesy of Harry Collins and Brian Biggs maximums. Horsham E gave Warnham a tough third division debut by winning 6-3. Well done however to Daran Francis for resisting with a confident maximum. The pattern of the other third tier match was similar with MMJ5 beating MMJ6 6-3 and all the games of the losing team being won by a single player, in this case Billingshurst lad Chris Goodier.

Junior Table Tennis Dave Smith – Sports Editor There was another loss for Jolesfield in week 8 of the Horsham Primary Schools Table Tennis League (Division A) as they went down 5-3 to a Leechpool team who are looking stronger with every week. Holbrook and Southwater both won their penultimate games easily to set up their clash in the last meeting in January. Holbrook will need to win by 7-1 or better to take the title. Kingslea beat Heron Way 7-1 with only Louis Humphries denying them a full house. Warnham consolidated their third spot with an impressive 6-2 win over Billingshurst.

Saturday December 6 – London 3 South East Old Dunstonians 7 – 29 Horsham Rugby Richard Ordidge Horsham secured an important hard fought 29-7 away win to fourth placed Old Dunstonians but it came at a cost. With the Tredgett brothers both off the field with injuries by half time, and giant second row, Jonny Whiting, missing his first game of the season with a fractured finger, Horsham’s young side had to dig deep to absorb the pressure applied by a huge Dunstonians pack. Horsham started strongly and on 5 minutes following a scrum knock on, Johnson saw a gap open up in front him and ran in from 25 yards to score under the posts with the try converted by Will Bell. Horsham’s Richard Tredgett was forced to leave the field with a minor ankle injury, to be replaced by Ben Pirt. Giles Barber coming back from injury came on as a tactical change, and Horsham went on the attack resulting in a scrum Michael Tredgett picked up to score from five yards. Then on the stroke of half time after good multi-phase play Pirt stepped inside his man to score from two yards and Horsham went in to the break with a 19-0 lead. The second half started with a long period of Dunstonians pressure as Horsham fought hard to maintain their line intact incurring a hand injury to Arun Thompson and a head injury to Jonny Goward. On 68 minutes Horsham saw an-

other mismatch and James Whiting was able to round his man and run in from 25 yards to score the bonus point fourth try. From a runaround move Dunstonians gratefully picked up a loose ball, with the Green and White defence committed to attack they were able to run in from the half way line. There was still time for a fifth try when, after Talbot had taken the ball up by running hard and straight, another mismatch was identified and Whiting added his second try to seal the win. Horsham coach Nick Stocker was clearly delighted with the win; “I am really happy with the result in terms of the number of disruptions we had to sort out following the loss of a number of our main ball carriers and line out options. I am however disappointed that we didn’t manage to keep them out and it was our mistake which allowed them to score. It was clear early on that we had too much power, cohesion, structure and ability for them and the tries came as we started to wear them down. We played with high intensity and great defensive organisation bearing in mind the amount of disruptions we had. My man of the match goes to Tom Johnson for his all round handling, kicking, tackling and for the good try that he scored.” Horsham’s next game is tomorrow (Saturday 13) at home to Uckfield who currently sit in mid table. Horsham: W Bell, Gibbs, Tuhakaraina, Ordidge, Whiting; Johnson, Rush; Talbot, Fisher, Fairs (Barber 24); N Bell, Goward; M Tredgett (Price 40), Thompson, R Tredgett (Pirt 13).

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Saturday December 6 - London 3 South East League Hastings & Bexhill 11 - 34 Pulborough Horsham and Burgess Hill ‘Football Remembers’ commemoration

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Burgess Hill are undoubtedly a good side, in fact following Chelsea’s 2-1 defeat at Newcastle last Saturday they are now the only team in the first eight tiers of English Football who are unbeaten in the league. However that said the total dominance and gulf in class between these two sides who occupy the same division showed just how poor and lacking in ideas the Hornets are. The calamitous defence has now been breached twenty times in the last four matches, and that is with Horsham keeper Gareth Williams performing heroics between the posts. The versatile talisman and main player, Gary Charman, is now looking likely to be missing for what could be a lengthy period through injury; making things look very bleak given the Hornets lack of any good defensive and attacking options. From the kick off Burgess Hill bombarded Williams’ goal and as a result of some wayward finishing the only surprise was that it took 25 minutes for them to open the scoring. The opening goal was typical of Horsham’s defending; Tarbie was outpaced and from the harmless cross King produced a horrible clearance straight to Lee Harding

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who had time and space to hit the a second yellow, leaving his team top corner of the net. Four minto last out the remaining half utes later the Horsham back line hour with ten men. failed to pick up Joe Keehan who Luer took the resulting free volleyed in unchallenged direct kick which was met by the head from a corner taken by starlet of Keehan whose diving header Greg Luer. Williams then stopped made it 5-0. well with his legs after O’Toole Twelve minutes from time Horwas allowed to stroll through the sham again switched off allowdefence, however the constant ing a throw to go unchallenged pressure told on the stroke of the for Saunders to tap over the line. break when despite Williams best Two minutes later an unmarked efforts Dan Perry made it three. O’Toole headed the ball down to Troy Williams, who returned Luer to score with ease. early to Grays Athletic Somehow Horsham immediately after the played out the last ten game, came on for minutes without the injured Harry conceding again, Smith. Williams although the overannounced that worked Williams this was his last was called on to game for the club save efforts from on Twitter before Luer and Pearson, kickoff. The game leaving the score ill o however continued as a humiliating 7-0 iam rw s was ove as a one sided affair rout. with both Harding and The resurgent Walton Luer being denied by WilCasuals won at Guernsey liams, who desperately needed 3-0 leaving Horsham well adrift some sort of organised defendat the foot of the table and with ing from the players in Horsham an enormous battle to keep their shirts in front of him. league status. Horsham’s only effort on goal Although they have not yet in the entire match, a shot from played half of their fixtures this Max Miller, was saved by Hillians season it would seem that nothkeeper Josh James, the keepers ing short of a number of players only meaningful action of the 90 in and out combined with some minutes. fresh ideas can revive the Hornets Burgess Hill’s fourth came fortunes and allow them to reach from decent play and not chaotic safety. defending; a well hit shot inside Horsham Team: Williams, Tarthe post from O’Toole that gave bie, King, Hadi, Gilbert (Hills 66) Williams no chance. Hamilton, Miller (Bidgood 78) As if it wasn’t a hard enough Morley, Ampleford, Nwachukwu, task for Horsham, Samir Hadi Smith (Williams 45) Unused Subs: was red carded after being shown Akande, Varley.

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Pulborough notched up a most welcome second consecutive win – against strugglers Hastings & Bexhill in East Sussex. Fielding a team with ﬁve changes from the previous game Borough lead 15-8 at the break, going on to win comfortably with two tries from Tom Hoey, who also kicked a penalty and two conversions. Henry Dalgleish, Simon Burﬁend, Fenn Cad-

dick and Harry Perry also crossed the line and Frazer Oliphant-Hope converted, too. Team manager Roger Hunt said: “Hastings & Bexhill had some injuries but it was great to pull off our first away win. We didn’t control the game as well as we could have done and it was a bit scrappy at times, but we’ve managed to put some clear water between us and the chasing pack.”Borough despite their bonus point win, remain eighth, shaded by both Uckfield and Heathfield & Waldron because of a slightly inferior goal difference. Tomorrow (Saturday), Borough, nine points ahead of Gillingham Anchorians, return home with a tough fixture against second in the table Dartfordians, who beat Bromley last week and have won nine games from ten starts.

Junior Football Round Up

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Under 9 - The Sparrows hosted Broadbridge Heath and two great team performances saw them win both games 4-0 Under 10 – Horsham Sparrows U10 were hosted by Heron Way and after a slow start, the team got into their stride and played some great passing football winning the both games in style. Cerys and Sam scored their ﬁrst goals of the season and both Joseph and Aaron were on the score sheet too. There were other scorers but with everyone passing and defending so well it was diﬃcult to single out any one individual for Person of the match, so it was right to award the whole team this accolade. Under 12 – A 5-0 away win for the team was capped by 2 goals from Charlie and Luke P and another from Sean. Man of the match was Andi. Under 13s – In a bottom of the table clash at Ashington Cougars, Horsham Sparrows lost 6 - 2 after a poor start when they went 5 - 0 down. Once they started to compete the team pulled a couple of goals back but it was too little too late. Zak scored the team’s opening goal and was named Man of the Match for a tireless display. Under 14 – A great home performance from the team saw them run out 2-1 winners against Ashurstwood. In a game that saw great passing from Sparrows and plenty of commitment from both teams, it was 2 goals from Benedict C and a man of the match performance from Tom D that were enough to seal the victory. Under 15 – The team lost away 3-1

to Heron Olympic Under 18 Boys – The team played their first competitive game of the season but lost 6-1 to Horndean Hawks who are flying high in the top division. Under 13 Girls – Another game for the team against a top of the table team and despite a good first half in which they held Eastbourne to a 2-0 lead, the girls ended up losing 6-0. Both goalies played really well with Abigail being the girl of the game for her saves and speed and bravery coming off her line. Under 15 Girls – A convincing 8-1 home win over Crawley Wasps saw the team gain momentum in the table. Under 18 Girls – South Park 6 - 2 Sparrows. A disappointing defeat with sparrows having 70% of the play but unable to press home the advantage and caught on the break. Excellent debut as a goalkeeper by Zoe and goals from Hannah and jess kept sparrows in the game until the last 10 minutes.

Chesworth Rovers U11 1 - 1 Crawley Utd U11

Chesworth put on a frosty welcome this week, not by choice, by weather. The Crawley team came for a win, and both teams went at each other with fast paced football. Leo again kept Chesworth in the match with some outstanding saves. Crawley took the lead when some lacklustre defending let the visitors shoot and give Leo in goal no chance. Lewis had a great game, he was tasked to man mark the Crawley number 17 out of the game, and he did just that. He topped oﬀ his man of the match performance with a power drive shot from a Tom corner to tie the game 1 - 1.

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Brown hatrick helps YM hammer ten man Shoreham Liam Hunter (right) & Dave Brown scored 5 between them

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Saturday December 6 - Sussex County League Div 1 Horsham YMCA 6 – 3 Shoreham Football Tom Norris – Football Reporter

fter two straight defeats, Horsham YMCA returned to winning ways with a comfortable 6-3 thumping of Shoreham in Division 1 action at Gorings Mead last Saturday.

Three goals in as many first half minutes ended the game as a contest, as Liam Hunter caressed home the opener, before Dave Brown netted a quick fire double to make it 3-0 before the quarter hour mark. The visitors pulled a goal back through defender Rob Allan midway through the half, only for YM’s top goalscorer Nick Sullivan to restore his side’s three goal advantage in added time at the end of the first period. YM’s lead was quickly extended after the break, with Hunter notch-

ing his second of the afternoon and Brown then completing his hatrick five minutes later. A young Musselmen outfit rallied, and with the help of some poor YM defending, made it 6-2 thanks to striker Alex Laing’s lobbed effort with half an hour to play. The visitors’ efforts were soured when front man Kai Bichard was sent off for a second bookable offence with ten minutes left, before substitute Simon Garrivier netted a further consolation in added time.

YM manager Peter Buckland commented: “It’s back to winning ways, but I wasn’t totally happy with the performance. The object of the exercise overall was to get the three points and we did that, but we have now got to address the negatives in the game. We scored six goals, but we conceded three stupid goals and that’s what we need to focus on. We went from ten minute spells of brilliance during the game to ten minute spells of rubbish. In a game like that when you are

so comfortably ahead, that is when you can really focus on your football and slowly drain the opposition down, instead of doing the opposite which is giving the ball away.” Goalscorers: YM - Hunter 7, 49, D. Brown 8, 10, 54, N. Sullivan 45. Shoreham - Allan 22, Laing 61, Garrivier 90. YM: Fox, Carden, Dugdale (Gathern 79) O’Carroll, Evans, Gedling, Hunter, D. Brown, Curtis (J. Brown 63) Hibbert (D. Sullivan 71) N. Sullivan. Unused Subs: Gault.

No repeat of last year’s success as YM exit cup Heath nearly back to full strength Tuesday December 9 - Sussex Senior Challenge Cup Round 3 Horsham YMCA 0 – 1 Lewes

Luke Gedling in action in YM’s narrow defeat to Ryman Premier Lewes Photo by Clive Turner

Horsham YMCA failed to repeat their Sussex Senior Challenge Cup heroics of last season, as a 92nd minute Lewes winner sent them crashing out in the third round of this year’s competition at Gorings Mead on Tuesday evening. YM beat the Rooks 4-1 at the same stage of the cup last campaign, and they will be disappointed not to have conquered their Ryman Premier League superiors again, following an impressive display that was undeserving of defeat. Lewes squandered the better chances of a fruitless ﬁrst half, but the hosts found their feet after the break as winger Dave Brown hit the post and then had a sharp strike parried by Rooks’ goalkeeper Rikki Banks. But with the tie seemingly headed for extra time, the visitors broke YM hearts when striker Leroy Griﬃths netted the game’s only goal two minutes into added time. YM manager Peter Buckland commented: “I am very proud of the players tonight. I think that we were the much better side in the

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Saturday December 6 - Sussex County League Div 1 Hassocks 1 - 2 Broadbridge Heath

second half and that’s not just me being biased. “It just conﬁrms my belief that we play better against better sides. It suits us better when a team tries to play football instead of the blood and thunder, ﬂying tackles and long balls of the Sussex County League. The sooner we can get up in and amongst the Ryman League boys the better. “I’ve said to the players that they should be disappointed that they’ve lost to a 92nd minute goal against a Ryman Premier League side, but

that they can also hold their heads up high because not a single person will leave this ground tonight without some admiration for YMCA. “We can now totally focus on the league. We’ve got Pagham away on Saturday and then Hassocks down here a week tonight, so I’ll be looking to get six points out of those games.” YM (4-5-1): Lockwood, Carden (J. Brown 79), Crane, O’Carroll, Evans, Gedling, Dugdale (c), D. Brown, Hunter (Hibbert 68), D. Sullivan, Smith (Curtis 68). Unused Subs: Fox, Gannon.

Heath continued their recent good form with a good victory against Hassocks. In a season that has seen Steve Painter struggle to get any consistency in team selection due to a number of injuries this match was no different with Martyn Flack and Dan Attwater unavailable for the trip. In a first half hour that saw a lot of shared possession but limited goal action Merv Bhujun had the best of the early chances when he lifted the ball over the onrushing keeper but then fired wide of the empty net. This miss encouraged Heath however who, following a number of successive corners, scored when Jack McNab squeezed his header in at the far post to give Heath a deserved lead. It should have been 2-0 when Bhujun broke away but again was unable to convert the chance, once again shooting wide. Hassocks might have levelled when careless

defending allowed Hassocks Fisher space and time but Heath keeper Fisher saved bravely at his feet. The second half continued with Heath on top and when Jamal Sultan was put in by Ollie Moore he buried his shot in the far corner to double Heaths lead. Steve Painter started to use his subs bench which consisted of 5 forwards. Tiago Andrade came on for his second run out after 3 months absence through injury, new signing Keiran Grieg replaced Bhujun and Jake Legrange took over from Adam Wicking with Sultan dropping back into defence With ten minutes remaining the lively Johnson pulled a goal back for Hassocks setting up a tense ﬁnish during which Heath keeper Fisher ensured all three points with a couple of great saves. With Flack, Attwater, McDermott and Howard all possibly returning next week, manager Painter will at last be able to start picking from a nearly full squad with only Jamie Wanstall, Kieran Purkiss and Danny Mobsby awaiting operations. Heath have come out of a very diﬃcult period sitting comfortably in mid table with an opportunity to push on in the second half of the season. Heath Team: Fisher, Wicking (Legrange), Bevan, Carruthers, Balfour, Waddingham, Moore, Godfrey, Mcnab (Andrade), Bhujun (Greig), Sultan. Unused Subs: Taylor, Love.

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